# HUN-REN research network restructuring > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hun-ren-research-network-restructuring > Updated: 2026-10-11T18:20:00.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. The Hungarian government has initiated a restructuring of the HUN-REN Research Network, aiming to integrate the organization more closely with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) through legislative amendments. This process includes granting the government authority to appoint representatives to the network’s Board of Directors. The restructuring has been marked by leadership tensions. State Secretary Péter Horváth indicated that the ministry does not see “guaranteed cooperation” under the current president and CEO, proposing András Stipsicz for a transitional role. While HUN-REN denied claims of a communication breakdown with research institutions, the leadership transition appears imminent. Minister of Science and Technology Zoltán Tanács stated that the current leadership was expected to resign following government requests for them to step down. On October 11, 2026, the HUN-REN Governing Body announced that President Prof. Dr. Balázs Gulyás and CEO Roland Jakab will step down by mutual agreement, effective October 21, 2026. Dr. András Stipsicz, currently the director of the Rényi Alfréd Mathematics Research Institute, has been elected as the new president of HUN-REN, effective October 22. Stipsicz will serve in this capacity until the network's restructuring is complete, at which point leadership positions will be filled through a formal application process. This transition occurs as the government prepares new legislation regarding the research network, which is expected to be discussed in Parliament by November. ## Claims - The law's passage allows for the opening of the second and third clusters of EU accession negotiations for Ukraine. (disputed by 5 sources) - EU member states reached a consensus to open the internal market and competitiveness negotiation clusters for Ukraine. (disputed) - The Ukrainian Parliament passed a law on the educational rights of national minorities with 266 votes in favor. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The new law guarantees the right to use minority languages in educational institutions where specific classes or groups exist. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán stated that Hungary will monitor the implementation of the new law. (single source) - The President of the Hungarian Research Network, Balázs Gulyás, and CEO Roland Jakab will step down by mutual agreement on October 21, 2026. (single source) - Dr. András Stipsicz has been elected as the new President of HUN-REN, effective October 22, 2026. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Ukraine passes minority education law to advance EU accession Ukraine's parliament passed a minority language education law, clearing a path for EU accession negotiations. Hungary will monitor implementation. Separately, HUN-REN announced new leadership in Hungary. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hun-ren-leadership-expected-to-resign-next-week ### 2026-09-27: HUN-REN research network faces restructuring and leadership changes The Hungarian government is restructuring the HUN-REN research network, proposing new leadership and closer ties to the Hungarian Academy of Sciences amid disputes over current management. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hun-ren-research-network-faces-restructuring-and-leadership-changes --- Cite as: HUN-REN research network restructuring. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hun-ren-research-network-restructuring